About this opportunity
Brightlitalent lists this School-Based Therapists (Springfield, Branson, Surrounding Areas) opportunity in ozark, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School-Based Therapists
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most — In Schools
Are you a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist—or working toward licensure?
Join our team of School-Based Therapists and help students build resilience, overcome challenges, and succeed both academically and emotionally.
At Centerstone / Burrell Behavioral Health, you'll work directly within public schools, providing accessible mental health support where students need it most. This is an opportunity to do meaningful, high-impact work while enjoying a structured schedule and strong professional support.
Why Therapists Choose This Role
Schedule & Lifestyle
School-based setting (daytime hours)
Predictable schedule aligned with school calendar
Options for year-round OR 10–11 month schedules (after a probationary period)
Compensation & Earnings Potential
PLPC / LMSW / PLMFT: Starting at $55,852
LPC / LCSW / LMFT: Starting at $70,202
Performance bonuses: Up to $12,000 annually
Sign-On Bonus: Available based on location (external candidates)
NHSC Approved Site: Eligible for tax-free student loan repayment
Professional Growth
Company-paid clinical supervision for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
Additional income opportunities for fully licensed clinicians
Ongoing, high-quality training and development
Clear pathways for advancement and internal mobility
Benefits & Support
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, retirement)
29 days of PTO annually
Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
Supportive, collaborative clinical environment
What You'll Do
Provide individual, group, and family therapy to students in a school setting
Support students' emotional and behavioral health to improve academic success
Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate support when needed
Collaborate with school staff, families, and community resources
Participate in case staffing and treatment planning
Serve as a liaison to ensure coordinated care for students and families
What You Bring
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
Licensed or provisionally licensed in Missouri (or working toward licensure) as: PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Passion for working with children, families, and schools
Preferred:
Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy
Experience in school-based or community mental health settings
Why Southwest Missouri?
Enjoy the flexibility of both city and outdoor living in the Ozarks. With a low cost of living, strong school systems, and access to outdoor recreation, this region offers a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle for both work and home.
Join a Team That Makes a Lasting Impact
At Burrell, we're committed to supporting not just our clients—but our clinicians.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally while making a real difference in students' lives, we'd love to connect.
Apply today and help shape the future of student mental health.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Worksite address
ozark, MO, 65721, US
Who can apply
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